The Republican National Convention opens, nominating Donald Trump for president. The future of the GOP in Illinois and analysis with our Spotlight Politics team. Mini therapy horses do...

Former Vice President Joe Biden is officially the Democratic presidential nominee.

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Joe Biden is in the spotlight for the last night of the DNC. Plus, how the virtual convention left host city Milwaukee in the lurch. And protecting Chicago's trees from future storm damage...

Night three of the DNC. A preview of what Barack Obama will say and VP choice Kamala Harris makes history. Plus, changes in store for school resource officers and a Bronzeville art tour.

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Night two of the Democratic National Convention. We hear from members of the Illinois delegation, first-time delegates and our Spotlight Politics team. Plus: The latest on the U.S. Postal...

The latest on clashes between protesters and the police. Special coverage of the Democratic National Convention with Sen. Dick Durbin. Cutbacks and mail-in voting concerns at the U.S....

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to preventing a repeat of massive looting across the city and on the Magnificent Mile, triggering fears for residents and...

A deeper dive into the issues in Englewood, several days after a police-involved shooting there. Plus, Catholic schools outline their plan to reopen in person, the economic impact of the...

Joe Biden formally introduces running mate Kamala Harris. The Magnificent Mile and Gold Cost are in dire straits after looting. Re-examining public monuments. And the return of electric...

Joe Biden selects his running mate. The latest fallout from looting. What caused Monday’s extreme weather. What to do with Chicago’s TIF windfall. And what to expect on college campuses...